Grilled salmon, fave recipe & method?

[jjdbike]

Hey folks, 

I want to grill some salmon this coming weekend. I'l like to keep it relatively simple, but want to to be flavorful. I'm thinking butter flavor pam spray, a Santa Maria style rub, white hot grill, a chunk of cherry in the charcoal to add color and flavor, quick sear and finish on cooler side.

Sound good?

Any suggestions?

What do you like?

JD

[Gilbey]

How about cedar planked over hot coals? It's easy, and it adds a ton of smokey flavor. I like to serve it with a simple white sauce;  plain Greek yogurt, chopped capers, chopped dill, black pepper. Squirt fresh lemon juice over the fish as it comes off the grill. I like to do a whole side of salmon for a bigger group. Garnish with some lemon slices. It's a beautiful presentation, lots of ooohs and aaahhhs. 

[Midnightpass]

Instead of cedar planks, I use alder planks and simple S&P for a good piece of wild caught salmon. 
Butch

[Kml]

You don't need to buy planks at William Sonoma either. I bought an 8' length of cedar plank at my local lumber yard for a fraction of the cost

[Gilbey]

41 mins ago, Kml said:

You don't need to buy planks at William Sonoma either. I bought an 8' length of cedar plank at my local lumber yard for a fraction of the cost

Agreed 100%!  

 

And I am sure it will work with other woods too. Cedar is pretty fragrant, so a milder wood like alder, as suggested would work great too! Maybe cherry too. 

[jjdbike]

Thanks everyone,

I do love the idea of cedar plank. 
I will def try that soon.

I wanted to place them directly on grill grate to get a little bit of bark & crisp char. 
Thinking about using a rub & cherry chunk for mild smoke flavor & added color. Am I going down the wrong road here?

JD

[sbcbmx112]

Nothing wrong with your plan from my end.  I commonly cook salmon as you describe.

[jjdbike]

Just now, sbcbmx112 said:

Nothing wrong with your plan from my end.  I commonly cook salmon as you describe.

Thanks bud!

[Kml]

4 hours ago, jjdbike said:

Thanks everyone,

I do love the idea of cedar plank. 
I will def try that soon.

I wanted to place them directly on grill grate to get a little bit of bark & crisp char. 
Thinking about using a rub & cherry chunk for mild smoke flavor & added color. Am I going down the wrong road here?

JD

I get better results with a cast iron skillet hot on the grill. A light coat of oil in the pan and get it hot on the grill. 

Paper towel dried salmon portion sized seasoned with what ever you like. I go salt and pepper or potlatch seasoning. 

Flesh side down first for a couple minutes and flip. I put fresh rosemary and lemon on the top at this point. Let it go a couple minutes and hit it with a glug of white wine at the end. This will splatter so hit the wine and close the grill lid quickly. Once it settles down pull it. 

 

[Shhh....Now]

4 hours ago, Kml said:

a cast iron skillet hot

Bingo Bingo - even if fear of winter winds leaves one cowering in the kitchen, the good ole 12 inch cast iron skillet can come to the rescue.

Skin side down for a couple minutes, flip & peel the skin, a couple more minutes, flip one more time to caramelize the now naked skin side.. and Bingo Bingo 

[Surf bomber]

Hot grill , cast iron grates , Salmon skin side up ,get some grill marks on the salmon flip and crisp up the skin … everyone’s grill is different … sooo high heat to get the skin crisp but you may have to keep the grill lid open or closed …depends on the grill and the done ness you prefer 

Edited November 11, 2022 by Surf bomber

[jjdbike]

On 11/9/2022 at 10:10 AM, Gilbey said:

How about cedar planked over hot coals? It's easy, and it adds a ton of smokey flavor. I like to serve it with a simple white sauce;  plain Greek yogurt, chopped capers, chopped dill, black pepper. Squirt fresh lemon juice over the fish as it comes off the grill. I like to do a whole side of salmon for a bigger group. Garnish with some lemon slices. It's a beautiful presentation, lots of ooohs and aaahhhs. 

I made your sauce. Was very good. Thanks!

On 11/10/2022 at 6:14 AM, Midnightpass said:

Instead of cedar planks, I use alder planks and simple S&P for a good piece of wild caught salmon. 
Butch

I took your advice and got a whole side of wild caught salmon. Good idea. Thanks!

On 11/10/2022 at 11:47 AM, sbcbmx112 said:

Nothing wrong with your plan from my end.  I commonly cook salmon as you describe.

I came out great.

Thanks everyone!

JD